Skin Series

Whether you shave every morning or you're growing something out, your skin is dealing with more than you probably give it credit for. Razor bumps and ingrown hairs are incredibly common, and there's real research behind why they happen and what actually helps. Here's the breakdown, without the guesswork. What's Actually Happening Under Your Skin The clinical name for razor bumps is pseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB for short. It happens when a shaved hair curls back and re-en

Chemical peels get lumped together as one thing, but "chemical peel" actually covers a pretty wide range, from a gentle treatment you could get on your lunch break to something that requires real recovery time and medical supervision. Knowing the difference helps you understand what you're actually signing up for, and what results are realistic to expect, before you ever book an appointment. The Three Levels, Broken Down Superficial peels, typically using AHAs like glycolic a

Photo by Amar Preciado There's still a weird idea floating around that facials are something only women do, right up there with the outdated assumption that self-care is inherently feminine – “It’s a girl thing!” Neither of those things is true, and the number of men booking facials has been climbing for a reason. As a matter of fact, facials are for everyone, including you! Here's what a facial actually does, and why it might be worth your time. Where the Stigma Even Came F